Design Considerations for Computer-Based Interactive Map Display Systems

Abstract

A discussion of the key features of an interactive map display system that affect both the usefulness of the system and the design and architecture of its hardware and software. Recent developments in computer graphics offer the possibility of creating interactive map display systems having many of the advantages of traditional paper maps, but significant additional advantages as well. This report presents observations and guidelines for developers of interactive map systems. The techniques and design principles discussed are applicable to command and control systems ranging from support of a field commander through systems tailored to the needs of the National Command Authority.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA066395

Entities

People

  • Norman Z. Shapiro
  • Robert H. Anderson

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Boundaries
  • Command And Control
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Data Displays
  • Databases
  • Display Systems
  • Flight Simulators
  • Flight Training
  • Geographic Regions
  • High Resolution
  • Information Retrieval
  • Photographs
  • Terminals
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computer Vision.
  • Software Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control